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Responsibilities
Please find below the proposed scope of services for the Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer: Review all Vertical Transportation (Lift) documentation, including Pre-Qualification Submittals, Material Submittals, Shop Drawings, Design Calculations, Method Statements, Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and Site Inspection Requests (SIRs).
Ensure that all submittals comply with the project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and local authority requirements.
Provide technical reviews, comments, and recommendations to facilitate timely approval and implementation of the Vertical Transportation systems.
Coordinate with the Contractor regarding procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for all lift and vertical transportation systems.
Review and witness factory inspections, material deliveries, site installations, testing, and commissioning works as required.
Monitor the progress of Vertical Transportation works and identify any technical or schedule-related issues.
Coordinate and facilitate all required third-party inspections, certifications, and approvals.
Liaise with the relevant local authorities to ensure compliance and obtain all necessary approvals, permits, and clearances.
Attend project meetings and provide technical support to the supervision team on all Vertical Transportation-related matters.
Review and verify operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and handover documentation prior to project completion.
Experience in witnessing factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), testing, commissioning, and final handover procedures.
Familiarity with authority approval processes and coordination with relevant stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and third-party inspection agencies.
Requirements
The proposed Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer should meet the following minimum qualification and experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the design, review, installation, testing, and commissioning of Vertical Transportation Systems (elevators, escalators, and specialized lifting systems).
Minimum 5 years of experience in a consultant/site supervision role on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or high-rise developments.
Thorough knowledge of international standards and codes related to Vertical Transportation Systems, including EN, ISO, ASME, and local authority requirements.
Proven experience in reviewing and approving pre-qualification documents, material submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, method statements, MIRs, and SIRs.
Strong technical, communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
